Mission
WCMA IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION WITH A STATED MISSION TO BE THE VOICE OF THE CHEESE INDUSTRY USING THE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE U.S. CHEESE INDUSTRY.
Public Charity
WISCONSIN CHEESE MAKERS ASSOCIATION
WISCONSIN CHEESE MAKERS ASSOCIATION is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in MADISON, WI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $10.6M, expenses of $10.4M, total assets of $7.3M. Imperigo tracks 169 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $12.3M.
EIN: 390712619
MADISON, WI
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$10.6M
Total Expenses$10.4M
Total Assets$7.3M
Grants Given169
Grant Total$12.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
SPECIALTY CHEESE INC
LAYERED BLOCK FORM, IMPROVED SEPARATION OF SOFT/FLOCCULATED CURD FROM WHEY, FRESH CHEESE PACKAGING, EXPORT PANEER
$288,730
HIDDEN SPRINGS CREAMERY LLC
EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION IN ORDER TO UTILIZE WHEY INTO RICOTTA AND IMPROVE PROFITABILITY
$275,897
WIDMER'S CHEESE CELLARS INC
EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION PROJECT - NEW VATS
$200,000
GOODSPORT NUTRITION LLC
MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR PROTEIN SPORTS DRINKS
$200,000
SARTORI COMPANY
SCHOLARSHIP FOR ATTENDING FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS.
$194,086
Showing up to 5 of 169 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Ben Smith
TREASURER
Betsy Erdelyi
DIRECTOR
Bruce Workman
EXPO & CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
Caitlin Peirick
SECRETARY
Chris Roelli
DIRECTOR, SUSTAINABILITY & GRANTS
Danica Nilsestuen
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.6M | $10.4M | $7.3M |
| 2024 | $9.5M | $8.6M | $8.9M |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $2.7M | $5.9M |
| 2022 | $3.5M | $2.7M | $4.6M |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $1.4M | $3.7M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.2M to $10.6M (+824%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, and 4 other states.
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